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PhD student Musculoskeletal Function and Mechanobiology (m/f/d)

Medizin 3
25.025 hours
Fixed term of 12 months
as of 01.01.2025
Eingruppierung gemäß TV-L
Application deadline 31.10.2024
Universitätsklinikum Erlangen
Medizinische Klinik 3 - Rheumatologie und Immunologie
AG Liphardt
PD Dr. Anna-Maria Liphardt
Ulmenweg 18
91054 Erlangen
Contact person
PD Dr. Anna-Maria Liphardt
AG Leiterin Telefon: 09131 85-43206
PhD student Musculoskeletal Function and Mechanobiology (m/f/d)
Published since: 18.09.2024
Job-Id: 9091
PD Dr. Anna-Maria Liphardt
AG Leiterin Telefon: 09131 85-43206
Universitätsklinikum Erlangen
Medizinische Klinik 3 - Rheumatologie und Immunologie
AG Liphardt
PD Dr. Anna-Maria Liphardt
Ulmenweg 18
91054 Erlangen
PhD student Musculoskeletal Function and Mechanobiology (m/f/d)
Published since: 18.09.2024
Job-Id: 9091
Universitätsklinikum Erlangen
Medizinische Klinik 3 - Rheumatologie und Immunologie
AG Liphardt
PD Dr. Anna-Maria Liphardt
Ulmenweg 18
91054 Erlangen
Contact person
PD Dr. Anna-Maria Liphardt
AG Leiterin Telefon: 09131 85-43206

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Sounds interesting?
Who we are:

This position will be located in the study group of Musculoskeletal Function and Mechanobiology. Research in this study group focuses on the role of musculoskeletal function in patient cohorts and healthy individuals. We have a special interest in the role of immobility for musculoskeletal health which we investigate in space flight related studies and collaborate closely with national and international partners in academics and industry with various background disciplines.

Your tasks:

PhD position in biology / life sciences (Dr. human biol.)
Topic: The project will focus on investigating the interaction of different musculoskeletal tissues in the response to immobilization. The PhD student will develop methods for an integrative data analysis of to be acquired and existing data sets. Furthermore, a close collaboration with international colleagues from the fields of biomechanical modelling and exercise physiology is foreseen. The main focus will be on ESA bed rest core data, dry-immersion studies and astronaut data all collected in studies funded by the European Space Agency and the German Aerospace Centre.

Essential experience/ qualifications:

  • Highly motivated, creative doctoral candidate capable of working in an interdisciplinary team
  • Above-average master or comparable university qualification in medical engineering, sport/movement science, kinesiology, physiology, sports technology, life sciences, space life sciences or similar fields with a strong interest in biostatistics
  • Strong knowledge of human movement & physiology, musculoskeletal function and biostatistics

Additionally beneficial are:

  • Interest in space life sciences
  • English language skills should allow for barrier free written and oral communication in english with international partners.

Das bieten wir:

  • A one year contract with the possibility of an extension
  • Multidisciplinary research team with national and international collaborations 
  • Participation in international space science research projects
  • A comprehensive health promotion program
  • A crisis proof job with all benefits of a collective wage agreement, including a supplementary pension from the Versorgungsanstalt des Bundes und der Länder (VBL)

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Working at UKER

We are one of the best hospitals in Germany and one of the largest employers in Middle Franconia. Our success is down to the dedication and daily efforts of our more than 9,600 highly qualified employees in a wide range of different professions. We at Universitätsklinikum Erlangen appreciate that each and every one of our employees are important if we are to continue to provide cutting-edge medicine, conduct excellent research and offer patient care at the highest possible standard.

We look forward to hearing from you if you looking for a job that makes a valuable contribution to society and you are excited about the opportunity to shape cutting-edge medical care with us now and in the future!

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